Dypsis ligulata
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A solitary palm. It grows 4-6 m tall. The trunk is 20 cm across.
There are 140 Dypsis species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant.
Countries/locations it is found in
Africa, East Africa, Madagascar
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Palm heart, cabbage
How it is grown
Its other names
Local names
Synonyms
Neodypsis ligulatus Jum.;